book chapter

How the Navajo adopt rites

El Palacio46 • Published In 1939 • Pages: 25-27

By: Newcomb, Franc Johnson.

Abstract
This is a discussion of how Navajo medicine men acquire some sacred objects and rites from one another and from other Indian groups. It contains some very good case material. The author was a recognized authority on the Navajo.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Shamans and psychotherapists
Sacred objects and places
Ritual
Organized ceremonial
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Businessperson
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Katchen S. Coley ; 1951
Field Date
1938
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, United States
Notes
Franc Johnson Newcomb
This document consists of excerpts
LCCN
59038557
LCSH
Navajo Indians